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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 10, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: October 10, 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Columbia
  • ASIN: B000I0QK74
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (181 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,634 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #13 in  Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Opera & Vocal
    #24 in  Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > General Christmas

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Winter WonderlandJames Taylor feat. Chris Botti on trumpet 3:35$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Go Tell It On The MountainJames Taylor 3:41$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. Santa Claus Is Coming To TownJames Taylor 2:58$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. Jingle BellsJames Taylor 3:52$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. Baby, It's Cold OutsideJames Taylor feat. Natalie Cole 4:17$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. RiverJames Taylor 3:33Album Only
listen  7. Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasJames Taylor 3:24$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)James Taylor feat. Toots Theilemans on harmonica 3:52$0.99 Buy Track
listen  9. Some Children See HimJames Taylor 4:38$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. Who Comes This NightJames Taylor 4:10$0.99 Buy Track
listen11. In The Bleak MidwinterJames Taylor 4:12$0.99 Buy Track
listen12. Auld Lang SyneJames Taylor 3:40$0.99 Buy Track


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Looking for a smart, never-out-of-style singer who turns in a perfectly solid collection of Christmas songs, including a few surprises? J.T. is your man on James Taylor at Christmas, which is nicely balanced between pop and jazz selections, with more stately hymn-like fare and balladry. Always fine in his charmingly understated voice, Taylor and company try out the old gospel standard "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and the memorable "Some Children See Him." He smoothly cuts through "Winter Wonderland" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" with a bit of jazz flavor, and reprises Joni Mitchell's increasingly popular Christmas song (even though it's about getting away from the holiday), "River." One of the album's most satisfying delights is Taylor's funky version of "Jingle Bells," sung in a kind of barroom stomp with the most intriguing phrasing since Barbra Streisand sang it in the '60s. Soulful and bright and moody as well (when Taylor sings "In the Bleak Midwinter," you believe it's indeed rough), there's barely a clinker here. -- Martin Keller

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Combine the most beloved, classic songs of the holiday season with the warm baritone of one of the most recognized voices in popular music, and fans will have reason to celebrate with James Taylor at Christmas. This 12-track collection features traditional and contemporary seasonal songs.

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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars All technicalities aside, this is a golden nugget shining brightly !!!, November 25, 2006
By Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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James Taylor's voice is in excellent form on his Christmas CD entitled James Taylor At Christmas. The CD boasts an excellent collage of traditional and somewhat formal holiday hymns interspersed with more playful, upbeat pop numbers. The ultimate effect is sheer delight to almost anyone's ears; and just one listen to this CD will prove it.

The CD starts off beautifully with a playful and heartfelt rendition of "Winter Wonderland." Chris Botti plays the trumpet on this song, too. This secular music is quickly followed by the more religious "Go Tell It On The Mountain."

Some other songs celebrating the joy of the holiday season include a pleasing and laid-back duet for James Taylor and Natalie Cole on "Baby, It's Cold Outside;" "Jingle Bells" onto which James Taylor puts his own stamp using a unique arrangement; "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)" written by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells. Toots Theilemans does a great job on harmonica for "The Christmas Song," too.

"In The Bleak Midwinter" is a much more religious song with a lush musical arrangement; James Taylor addresses the importance of loving Jesus as Jesus loves everyone. "Who Comes This Night" is based on the nativity scene in the manger and it is equally charming.

The CD ends with the thoughtful "Auld Lang Syne." The musical arrangement is flawless and this is the perfect song to end this CD.

The liner notes are beautiful. There are two great photos of James Taylor and the song credits are there, too.

In addition, there is the issue of the differences between the three "versions" of this CD. This CD is, for the most part, a re-issue of James Taylor's 2004 Christmas CD put out by Hallmark. There is the 2004 Hallmark version which is now difficult but not impossible to obtain. The 2004 CD has the song "Deck The Halls." On the other hand, this 2006 Christmas CD has the songs "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "River," a song about escaping from the holiday crunch-rush. There is, believe it or not, a third version of this album that does have "Deck The Halls" as a bonus track. I agree with the reviewer who writes that this third edition WOULD be the definitive James Taylor Christmas CD. If you can't find the version that includes "Deck The Halls," I suggest this CD as a solid alternative.

There may be three versions of this CD; but James Taylor surely put his heart and soul into every song on all three CDs. All technicalities aside, you can't go wrong with this CD. It still boasts excellent sound quality, great cover art all its own, a wide range of Christmastime songs and excellent contributions by Natalie Cole, Chris Botti and Toots Theilemans. John Pizzarelli and Dave Grusin play guitar and piano respectively on this album as well.

May you get this CD and enjoy as much as I did! SMILE
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heal the Heart , December 3, 2006
By Lee Armstrong (Winterville, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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James Taylor's Columbia holiday set is a gorgeous and friendly set that brings the smile of friends and good times to disc. Chris Botti's trumpet is lovely on the opener "Winter Wonderland" with James' voice oozing that warm friendliness that makes him sound like he's in YOUR living room singing just for YOU! James' voice is lovely on the gospel favorite "Go Tell It On the Mountain," "Shepherds watching over their flocks by night, out of the darkness shown a heavenly light." "Jingle Bells" is recast as blues funk track with some tasty lead guitar licks. The teasing duet with Natalie Cole on "Baby, It's Cold Outside" polishes the lovely melody with their voices playing well off each other. Joni Mitchell's classic "River" from her album "Blue" has now firmly become rooted in the Christmas cannon of modern singers with James' lonesome voice tailor-made (pun intended) for the tune. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is stunningly beautiful with the melody boasting its hopeful cheer and James' voice a dear lament for days gone by. "Some Children See Him" with Dave Grusin's piano is beautiful in this sparse musical setting. "Who Comes This Night" is a new song penned by producer Dave Grusin that first appeared on James' limited-release Hallmark set. With my family attending to a loved one who is all too quickly passing this holiday, its lovely message brings tears to our eyes, "Who sends this song upon the air to ease the soul that's aching, to still the cry of deep despair & heal the heart that's breaking." It is simply a lovely melody, superbly sung. The set ends with a classic version of the great New Year's song "Auld Lang Syne." James Taylor's "At Christmas" touches the heart in ways only his music could. Treasure this one! Enjoy!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas and James Taylor, November 29, 2006
It doesn't get any better than that.

Yes, there are some really fine songs here, with new versions of old favorites. But, the absolute best song in this collection has got to be the duet with Natalie Cole, "Baby It's Cold Outside". I don't know of any other Christmas song that is sexy. This one song is worth the price of the whole CD. It makes me want to sit down with a glass of wine in front of the fireplace and watch the lights on the tree and dream a little, even when I don't have time for that. But, it's always worth it.

This is my second favorite CD ever (first is Nat King Cole and his rendition of "O Holy Night", which is not at all sexy, but does make me cry it's so beautiful). Third, in case you're looking for more good xmas music, is Celtic Woman's "A Christmas Celebration", which is obviously a totally different sound but still so good you stand still and hold your breath.

I asked for this for Christmas, even though I already have a copy. That's a first. But, I don't want to take any chances on not having a good copy of this beautiful music.

Obviously, highly recommended.
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I received the product as ordered, in the condition promised, and well within the shipping parameters established. That's all I can ask for.
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